Seven tips for making a space feel bigger
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When you’re thinking about a home extension, it is very easy to think you should add as much.. Continue Reading >
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How will COVID-19 change what we need from our homes?
21st Apr, 2020
I’ve always said that Communion is privileged to work on the most important spaces in our world – our homes.. Continue Reading >
How do I get planning permission for a barn conversion?
11th Feb, 2020
How to get planning permission for a barn conversion is one of the questions we’re most frequently asked. This article.. Continue Reading >
The layout of space
11th Sep, 2019
Once the fundamentals of the design of the site are established, the choreography of everyday life is the next thing.. Continue Reading >
The fundamentals of design
11th Sep, 2019
The most successful changes to your space take into account the things you cannot change. There are only a few.. Continue Reading >
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Taking responsibility for health and safety
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New regulations were introduced in 2015 to improve health and safety in the building industry. They recognise that people who.. Continue Reading >
The power and practicalities of participative architecture
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Working with communities, as we do when working with church buildings, has unique challenges that are completely different to.. Continue Reading >
How can churches can be better cared for and used for the common good?
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Here are some figures that are difficult to balance. Only 5% of people.. Continue Reading >
Building relationships
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Communion’s mission statement is “Working closely with people to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change lives.” Each of our architects draws on.. Continue Reading >
Helping you achieve a sustainable project
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Broadly speaking, there are two key measures when considering sustainable building. The first is to reduce the amount of energy.. Continue Reading >
What the latest changes to planning law mean for you
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In March 2012, the Government introduced a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It overhauled policy in.. Continue Reading >
Unbiased answers to your sustainability questions
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How do you turn the raw combination of walls, floors and roof into a comfortable, welcoming space that’s a pleasure.. Continue Reading >
What makes a good garden design?
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Despite the importance of the garden in an overall project, in our experience it can often be an after-thought. But.. Continue Reading >
Why every project needs to start with a survey
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When you’re planning a building project, the first thing you need to know is what you’ve got.. Continue Reading >
Why it’s important to think of buildings as being unstable
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Communion’s mission statement is “Working closely with people to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change.. Continue Reading >
How to control costs and save money on your building project
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Building projects are almost infamous for going over budget. It’s why, once you’ve decided to embark.. Continue Reading >
How to choose an architect
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Whether it’s a church re-ordering, a home extension or a listed building renovation, deciding to take the plunge and build is.. Continue Reading >
Move or extend: which is right for you?
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Whether it’s better to move home or to build an extension is a question many homeowners face. The.. Continue Reading >
Introducing the choreography of the everyday
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Eileen Gray was a turn-of-the-twentieth century Modernist architect. Her view was that the way we live our lives should influence.. Continue Reading >
St Peter’s Church, Hereford: life after the re-ordering
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The re-ordering of St Peter’s Church in Hereford was completed in September 2012. Six months on, we spoke.. Continue Reading >
Planning permission, understanding and obtaining permission
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If you want to extend your home or build a new one, the words ‘planning permission’ can strike fear. But.. Continue Reading >
Five top tips from a planning consultant
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Planning permission can seem like a complex issue – it is certainly an issue we are asked many questions.. Continue Reading >
Building without planning permission
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A home extension is often a permitted development and doesn’t need planning permission Many people are surprised to know that in most cases it.. Continue Reading >
Five ideas to extend your home
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Many of today’s homeowners face a dilemma. They are happy in the area in which they live and their children.. Continue Reading >
